Nintendo Switch 2 Showcased with Enhanced Graphics and New Features Ahead of June Launch
The hybrid console retains its portable and home gaming design, introducing 4K resolution, redesigned controllers, and innovative gameplay functionality.
- Nintendo has announced a June 5, 2025 release date for the Switch 2, priced at 470 euros, alongside exclusive launch titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.
- Demonstration events, such as the one at Paris's Grand Palais, highlight the console's improved 4K TV mode, 1080p portable resolution, and expanded color range.
- The Switch 2 features redesigned controllers, offering a more comfortable grip and a new mouse-like functionality for enhanced gameplay precision.
- Anticipation is high, with the announcement video amassing nearly 10 million views in Japan within hours, though the higher price point has raised concerns.
- The console maintains its hybrid gaming concept, allowing seamless transitions between portable and home use, building on the success of the original Switch.